Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients
3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut in small cubes
2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c chopped onion
3 tsp butter
3 tsp all-purpose flour
ground black pepper
3 c milk
1 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c cubed cooked ham
pepper to taste

Directions:Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil; add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain; reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary). Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion in the hot butter until tender. Add flour to butter and onion mixture; stir until smooth. Season with a little pepper; continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk. Stir well; add cheese and ham. Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.Chunky potato ham soup serves 6 to 8.